Manchester United fans are lamenting the absence of Rasmus Hojlund in the club's clash with Nottingham Forest, although are happy that Amad has made the squad for the first time this season.
11.12.2023 - 11:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel believes Harry Kane is "looking forward" to returning to England ahead of Tuesday night's Champions League encounter with Manchester United at Old Trafford.
United, who were beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, will welcome the German heavyweights to M16 with the knowledge that they must win to stand any chance of progressing to the last-16 of Europe's premier club competition. The Reds are currently bottom of Group A after winning just one of their opening five group matches.
To reach the knockout stages, Erik ten Hag's side must beat Bayern and hope that the clash between FC Copenhagen and Galatasaray in Denmark finishes level. United are currently one point behind both Copenhagen and Galatasaray in the standings, meaning a win for either side at Parken Stadium would see them join Bayern in the last-16, regardless of the result at Old Trafford.
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All eyes are likely to be on Kane, who was a leading target for Ten Hag prior to the summer transfer window opening, at Old Trafford, with the contest set to mark his first club appearance in England since leaving Tottenham Hotspur in August. The England captain has scored six career goals against the Reds, four of which he has plundered in M16, and Tuchel insists he is hungry to add to that tally.
"Yes, for him 100 per cent," said Tuchel, answering a question about Kane's determination to succeed when Bayern visit Old Trafford. "He is a winner - he is a champion.
"It's nice to go back to England and to Old Trafford. Harry will love it I think and
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